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Doris Cochran Obituary
SHREWSBURY - Doris (Westwood) Cochran, 100, of Shrewsbury died Friday September 9, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born and raised in Worcester daughter of the late Noah and Florence (Clark) Westwood. Doris graduated from Commerce High School and after raising her family she worked at Guaranty Bank for over twenty years retiring in 1989.
Doris was predeceased by her husband, Frederick W. Cochran who died in 1963 and infant daughter in 1948. She leaves her four loving children, Dave W. Cochran and his wife, Beverly of Grafton, Cynthia J. Casillo and her husband John of Shrewsbury, Dianne D. Carpenter of Jefferson and Robert W. Cochran and his wife Sandra of Dover, NH; ten grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; two nephews and a niece. She was predeceased by five brothers, Ralph, Albert, Harry, Herbert and Kenneth Westwood.
Doris was an avid reader and enjoyed completing crossword puzzles on a daily basis. She also loved clothes shopping and was a fashionista...
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Doris's family on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 9:30-10:30 am in the BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. A prayer service celebrating Doris's life will begin at 11:00 am in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Glen Valley Cemetery, Barre. Memorial contributions in Doris's name may be made to the Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. To leave a note of condolence for Doris's family or to view her Book of Memories, please visit www.brittonfuneralhomes.com
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Jo Anne MacGlauflin
September 13, 2016
I'm so sorry for your Loss. She was a lovely lady. My mother was blessed to have her for a friend.
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